Motortrend - First Drive: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS coupe

[njtex]

You know, I think Chevy has finally built another real "SS"!

[CobaltSScrazy]

Originally Posted by goblue1999

The wing is standard on the SS.

its not, a small rise spoiler is, the wing is a 175$ option.

my accurate rationale stands until proved wrong, drivers race.

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[xjken]

I would still rather have the '89 Corvette, if it's a vert. I will say the specs on the SS are very impressive, and I have been known to buy a hot hatch or two or three.

[ohmywrd8]

I bet those Germans are ashamed that an American car has the fastest track time for that segment.

[CrimsonTider]

I am frankly stunned by the numbers this car generated. It looks great to me. Those seats are terrific! Wonder what other colors are offered? Good job GM. I only hope this package is offered on the next generation Cobalt. If so, I will seriously consider it.

[TwoRedPontiacs]

Whether you like it or not the G5 does exists and it just seems stupid that GM's "Performance" division get shafted when it comes to performance cars. With the Cobalt/G5 duo you would think the Pontiac would have the 260 hp engine and not the Chevy. Just another example where Chevy gets the preferential treatment when it comes to product. I agree, the G5 is not the car Pontiac should have in that segment, a small RWD sedan/coupe would be perfect, but it deosn't have it yet or may never will, so why not give the product that Pontiac does have the performance edge they deserve. This is true for any of their products they sell. Just another nail in Pontiac's coffin.

[W.A.F.U.]

Originally Posted by appman

The only way that Cobalt will ever beat an F-body is if that F-body was a 1998 Camaro, fully loaded, automatic, convert, has 135K on it with no oil changes ever, and had a spark plug pulled going from a 40mph roll where it won't downshift. I can promise you that if you roll up to a Z28 or WS6 on the street or track stock for stock you WILL lose. Remember: An F-body (6spd esp.) will run 13.2-13.4 all day, your pathetic Cobalt will be running 14.2 maybe just maybe, a few will dip into high 13's. Sorry to burst your little bubble there buddy, but consider yourself lucky if you can beat an LT1 Fbody. Oh if you do race Mom's car vs that and you claim to win, myself and anybody else will demand a video of this.

I think the vast majority of us realize that the new turbo Balt won't be beating up LS1 F-bodies.

I certainly hope that you're proud of the fact that your post makes F-body owners look bad as well.

[blank disk]

$25K for a Cobalt.
No thanks.

You could have a Mustang GT for that much.

[FBODYRULES]

wicked!! I like this car more than ever now

[CobaltSScrazy]

Originally Posted by blank disk

$25K for a Cobalt.
No thanks.

You could have a Mustang GT for that much.

You can beat a mufftang gt with a Turbo Cobalt, not by a mile, but you can beat them. 300hp in a 3500lb+ car versus 260 in a 2900 (and change) car is a W on the books for the SS.

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[ChevroletRevived]

And suddenly....everyone loves the Cobalt!

[PeteM143]

Originally Posted by mkaresh

The price of the spoiler is low because it replaces a smaller standard spoiler.

Being 40, the formerly standard large spoiler would be a deal killer for me. Looks silly unless you're in your 20s...or still act that way

Seems that's the entire list of options. The SS will be in the next batch of prices I upload to the server, most likely tonight or tomorrow night.

Is it possible to get the Cobalt SS without that stupid looking wing?

[Saturn69]

Originally Posted by blank disk

$25K for a Cobalt.
No thanks.

You could have a Mustang GT for that much.

$25K? Where? It says $22,995. That's not $25K...and a Mustang GT is $27,260. And why not $25K for a Cobalt? People pay that or more for a Prius, at least with the Cobalt you can have some fun.

[HEVguy]

Sweet, I like the SS Coupe a lot!! and the reviewer seems to agree quite well!

[MelvinJ]

Originally Posted by mkaresh

Being 40, the formerly standard large spoiler would be a deal killer for me.

Being 44, I agree with this.

Originally Posted by mkaresh

Looks silly unless you're in your 20s...or still act that way

Sorry, I have to disagree with this. The big ricer spoiler looks like ass whether you're 18 or 80.